New Materials Startups

Verretex regenerates textile from 100% recycled fiberglass, transforming composite waste into glass fiber mats with virgin-like mechanical properties and lower CO2 impact. Its regenerated glass fibers serve industries including construction, automotive, marine, energy, electronics, and sports equipment.

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Versatrim manufactures transition moldings, stair solutions, and trim products for the flooring industry, including T-moldings, reducers, stair noses, wall bases, and related installation hardware. The company offers custom colors and coordinating molding programs and states that its products are made in the USA.

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Vetrazzo makes recycled glass surfaces used for countertops and other applications, produced from reclaimed glass. It is part of the Polycor group of companies.

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VR Group is an Italian industrial manufacturer that produces glass doors (oblò) for washing machines and dryers, serving the home-appliance (white goods) industry worldwide. It also makes glass tableware, refractory rollers for the ceramics industry, construction parts, and high-definition molds for the automotive and glass sectors.

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N&E Innovations develops ViKANG, a natural antibacterial agent made from food waste, certified to eliminate bacteria and viruses for use in disinfectants, water treatment, and food-grade plastics. The company operates with a circular economy model to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact while addressing global health challenges.

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Viaflex manufactures high-quality flexible films, covers, and linings for environmental projects, serving markets in the US and internationally with domestically sourced supply chains. The company specializes in custom-made solutions for challenging applications in earth industries.

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Vianode produces advanced synthetic anode graphite for electric vehicle batteries, designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 90% compared to standard materials while enabling faster charging and longer cycle life. The company manufactures locally in North America and Europe and is developing recycled graphite solutions for a circular economy.

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Vigurus Technologies develops SP1KE™, a protective materials technology platform designed for impact mitigation and flexible, lightweight protection across sports equipment, transportation, construction, and other industrial applications.

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Vinventions manufactures wine closures (cork, synthetic, screw caps) and provides oenological decision-making tools and services to protect wine quality for winemakers and producers globally.

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VioNano Innovations develops advanced materials and chemical solutions leveraging nanoscale technology and expertise from the semiconductor and materials science industries. The company serves industrial manufacturers and R&D organizations in chemistry-dependent sectors.

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Vioneo produces fossil-free plastics using green methanol to manufacture polypropylene and polyethylene at commercial scale. The company addresses plastic industry sustainability by replacing fossil-based feedstock with renewable alternatives to support net-zero emissions targets.

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Virospack is a packaging design and solution provider that showcases custom packaging for beauty, skincare, and cosmetic brands. The company presents a portfolio of completed projects featuring branded packaging for premium beauty products across serums, oils, foundations, and other cosmetic categories.

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Mattek develops human-relevant in vitro research products, including lab-grown 3D human epithelial tissue models, banks of primary human cells, and cell culture dishes and plates optimized for cell growth and imaging. It serves life science researchers studying clinical outcomes through ethical, human-relevant alternatives.

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VISION IV develops high-quality synthetic diamond manufacturing processes and precision processing technology, with a flagship diamond electrode-integrated anvil used for material property evaluation under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions. The company aims to apply its diamond technology to semiconductor devices, quantum computing, and medical fields.

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VitalWear develops wearable technology using advanced fiber materials. The company is in pre-seed stage and targets applications in health monitoring and sensing.

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Vividye develops sustainable pigments and dyes that eliminate harmful chemicals and microplastics from the color production process. The company serves industries requiring high-performance colorants while reducing environmental contamination and health risks.

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VOID is a materials science company that helps plastic and packaging manufacturers develop sustainable products using its VO+ technology platform, with R&D labs and manufacturing facilities across North America, the UK, and Europe.

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Volatile AI develops custom portable instruments for volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprinting and gas chromatography. Its technology is applied to use cases such as benzene/BTEX detection, plant pest detection, biopharmaceutical fermentation monitoring, asphalt variant profiling, and whiskey maturation monitoring.

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Volta Circle is a venture capital fund investing in technology-driven companies that convert linear economic systems into circular ones, focusing on pollution prevention, closed-loop consumption, and waste valorization. It targets Seed to Series A startups in areas such as advanced recycling, novel materials, green chemicals, and recycling enablers, with a global focus on Europe, the US, and India.

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Vorbeck Materials develops advanced materials for extreme environments, including a PFAS- and fluorine-free Class B firefighting foam and graphene-based antennas, shielding, and conductive materials. It serves defense, aerospace, government, and emergency response markets, manufacturing in the United States.

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Voro Metals operates a patent-pending pyrometallurgical process that removes residual copper and other contaminant metals from recycled scrap steel, upgrading low-grade feedstock into higher-value material. It serves electric arc furnace steelmakers, helping them produce higher-quality steel at lower cost with reduced carbon emissions while recovering copper and other metals.

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Vortex Companies provides water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, including trenchless technologies, equipment, products, and expert services. The company serves municipalities and infrastructure operators through a platform of brands and affiliate companies focused on solving water and sewer infrastructure challenges.

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ExOne manufactures industrial binder jetting and 3D printing systems for sand, polymers, ceramics, and metal casting, serving aerospace, automotive, energy, and heavy industry sectors with 500+ systems deployed globally.

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VRC Engineered Solutions manufactures custom molded plastic, rubber, and sealing components for customers in healthcare, defense, aerospace, transportation, and consumer industries.

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